IFTTT

Misfit is stepping up their wearable game as they have announced their new products, both hardware and software. The new Misfit Flash Link is just like your average activity tracker but it can be attached as an accessory to various parts of your body. It also comes with a built-in button that can be synced to various smart devices, if programmed through the Misfit Flash Link app, which acts like an IFTTT program.

Sony and IFTTT working together on a project is nothing new. In fact, the two partnered last April for new recipes for wearables. The web-based service ‘If This Then That’ that connects apps and services with the aim of automating digital activities has started working again with Sony to provide users a better control of the the Lifelog API via an activity tracker.

IF, which was formerly known as IFTTT (If this then that, in case you didn't know) has helped us streamline some of our digital processes and actions. And having several Android apps to help us manage and implement the "recipes" and even create new ones has been highly convenient, especially for those who rely on digital means mostly to organize their lives. Some new recipes and a new look on Do and Do Camera, as well as a brand new Android Battery Channel are added bonuses for fans of this method of living.

Your dream of a smart home is slowly becoming a reality. It may still be far in the future but at least we can have an initial experience with smartphone-controlled light bulbs. A couple of years ago, we saw the Belkin WeMo light switch with proper Android device support. Since then, more WeMo app updates have been released to better improve smart lightbulb management--the latest of which is IFTTT compatibility to the WeMo LED bulbs.

Wearables are a great way of tracking your daily activities without having to log it in a notebook, old-school style. But when you add even more "recipes" to the pot, then it will be even easier to take digital note of your fitness routines, how much calories you've consumed, how many hours you've slept, etc, particularly if you need these things for health reasons. Sony Lifelog is partnering with If This Then That (IFTTT) to create a channel specifically for owners of Sony devices.

If you're a true-blue digital native, you know that IFTTT (if this then that, if you want to spell it out) has made our lives a bit easier and has allowed users to concoct "recipes", depending on the triggers that they want on mobile and desktop devices. Now the "Internet of Things glue" has released three new apps under the "Do" brand while also rebranding its own app, now known as just plain ole IF.

Smartphones have made our life easier, or more complicated, depending on your point of view. But technology is always on the verge of inventions and discoveries that can make things even more simple and convenient. A new Kickstarter project is one of those devices that will make your smartphone and smart appliances even smarter with just one click. Qmote is out to revolitionize the way your mobile devices function, even when you're away from them.

Have you ever wanted to boast about your “driving score” (in real life, not in just a game) on Facebook? Did you wish that you could log all your car trips automatically to Google Drive? Well Dash, the popular car app, now has its very own IFTTT channel so you can do these things plus other recipes to make you drive smarter.

There had been a recent IFTTT sighting for Android, though at the time that was limited to a private beta group. But there is a bit of good news this morning; IFTTT has officially launched for Android. The app is available for free and can be found in the Google Play Store.

Google Glass has a good set of features straight out of the box. You can perform Google searches, take pictures, record video, get directions, send messages, make calls, listen to music and more. Google also offers Glassware apps which extend the out-of-the-box functionality. But even with that -- there may be some items missing for some users.